Senior Technical Specialist

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP

24/7 counselling

Tech/transport loan

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a technical lead for its AVEVA PI platform to manage the real-time data pipeline across the organisation. You will own PI Data Archive, AF and PI Vision, ensuring security, high availability and seamless integration with OT and enterprise systems.

Joining a specialist tech team, you will influence platform strategy, drive continuous improvement and collaborate with infrastructure, cyber security and operations to unlock advanced data capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience administering AVEVA PI (OSIsoft) in production.
• Experience configuring PI Interfaces and APIs.
• Strong platform administration and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical specialist for the AVEVA PI platform including PI Data Archive, AF and PI Vision.
• Maintain high availability, performance, security and resilience.
• Configure interfaces, connectors and integrations that collect data from OT and enterprise systems.
• Lead platform upgrades, disaster recovery testing, performance tuning and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical guidance to users and project teams while driving best practices.

Skills

AVEVA PI admin

PI Data Archive

PI Asset Framework

PI Vision

Interfaces & APIs

Job description

Base Location

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth

Salary

£64,085 - £76,581 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Security Vetting

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

The role

This is an opportunity to become the technical lead for a business-critical AVEVA PI platform that supports the collection, storage and delivery of real-time operational data across the organisation.

Working as part of a specialist technology team, you will take ownership of the AVEVA PI ecosystem, including PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision and associated interfaces. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform remains secure, highly available and fit for purpose, whilst supporting the integration of operational technology and enterprise systems.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working closely with infrastructure, cyber security and operational teams, and acting as a trusted technical expert for a critical operational application. You will have the opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in the future development of real-time data capabilities.

You will

• Act as the technical specialist and subject matter expert for the AVEVA PI platform, including PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision and associated components.
• Administer, maintain and support the platform, ensuring high availability, performance, security and resilience.
• Configure and troubleshoot interfaces, connectors and integrations that collect data from operational and enterprise systems.
• Lead platform upgrades, patching, disaster recovery testing, performance tuning and lifecycle management activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to users, project teams and suppliers whilst driving continuous improvement and adoption of platform best practices.

You have

• Demonstrable experience administering and supporting AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI) technologies, including PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF) and PI Vision within a production environment.
• Experience configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting PI Interfaces, Connectors, SDKs, APIs and related integration technologies.
• Strong understanding of application support, platform administration, performance monitoring, system resilience and technical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, operational technology, telemetry, SCADA environments or real-time operational data platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders whilst acting as a trusted technical specialist for a business-critical application.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344049 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.